Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-04
Europe Alarmed at the Condition Of
the German Kaiser.
THE DUKE OF SUTHERLAND.
His Friends Uneasy About the COndi-
tion of His Health-The Grosve-
nor Gallery Rumpus-Rouvier
Sustained-Foreign News.
Getting EriUhteucd.

affairs namely, the health of the German
emperor. Very dsquieting reports have
been received here in high quarters, and, al
though the emperor may make another won
derful rally, still there cannot be many more
such recOvcries for man beyond his nine
tieth year. The uneasiness which was ex
cited all over Europe by the bare prospect of
the aged emperor's death was only family in
dicated the other day by the agaitation which
ran through all the stock markets and caused
q temporary collapse. The possibility of the
death of this man of more than ninety years
came upon Europe like shock of earthquake
Why was this! The death of Elm
peror William would create a
gap in any case, but if it came
at a time when his son was incapactated by
a grevious malady and weighed down by the
dread of undergoing slow martyrdom from
it, it is quite clear that the gravity of the sit
uaton would much increase. That is the
real source of anxiety to-day. Disguise the
fact as we may, there is no denying that the
crown prince is depressed by his aflliction
and even his magnificent constitution is not
proof against it's inroads The doctors do
and say all that they can in the way of en-
couragement, but the guarded letter of DR..
Morrell Mackenzie, lately published,
showed how seriously he regards
the case. He throws upon Professor
Nirchow all the responsibility of defining the
disease, wisely confning himself to the work
of checking it's progress. But during this
period of suspense the patient cannot be well
fitted to take the cares of an enormous em-
pire upon his shoulders. In the background
is the princes eldest son, beloved by the en-
peror and Bismarck and devotedly attached
to the Bismarckian policy. Should events call
him to the throne, what would be the effect
on the peace of Europel This is the question
that confronts European governments, ON c to
which the shrewdest statesmen cannot find
an answer.
1t is scarcely expected that Lord Salisbury
will approach it in his speech at the lord
mayors banquet on the 9th inst. At previ-
GUS lord mayors banquet, Dsraeli found how
extremely dangerous it was to allude to Ger
man affairs. Doubtless Lord Salisbury will
keep state secrets to himself and tell the pub
lie little more than it knows already. On
the 23d he may be a little more communica-
tive, for he will speak at great meeting at
Oxford and under the stimulus of popular ap-
plause, ne some times, like lesser mortals,
speaks more fully than he intended and
shows all that is in his mind.
The Harcourt family are all strong tories
except Sir William, and by one Of the Har-
courts Lord Salisbury will be entertained
during his visit to Oxford. Times have
changed since he and Sir William wrote
orthodox tory politics together in the Satur-
day Review. Sir William has tried hard to
make atonement by denouncing all his old
associates, especially Lord Salisbury. Sir
Henry Maine was invited to stand for CAM
bridge university in place Of Mr.. Beresford
Hope, but he declined. 1t is understood that
at the senate meeting next Saturday Pro
fessor Stokes will be offered the seat. He
had distinguished university career and
was senior wrangler and a
fellow of his college, The great thing
against him is his age, the house Of commons
not offering very healthy mode Of life for a
man Of sixty-eight. l learn to-day that the
friends Of the Duke of Sutherland are ex-
ceedngly anxious about the state OF his
health A severe attack of pneumonia to a
man of sixty is very critical To avoid the
danger of an English winter the duke was on
the point of departure for warmer climes, but
the stroke fell upon him at Trentham. His
| friend and physician, DIR. Queen, was sum-
moncd, and everything possible was
done. I hear, however, that he is
DcCOHllHS ucClueuly WedheT. I1o ID
| one of the largest land owners in the United
Kingdom and has no small property in the
United States, amounting to 425, 900 acres.
He liked America so well that but for his
1,250,0O0 acres he might have been tempted
to make his home there altogether. Though
often severely criticised by those who be-
lieve that one man has no right to hold this
stupendous quantity of land, the duke has
| llv hn ;,l,;
none the worse of him because he long
the fire engines. No one turned
out sooner at the first alarm
of fire than the Duke of Sutherland. The
duchess and he were always ready to promote
charitable enterprises, Stafford house being
frequently given up to beggars and concerts
in aid of some distressed society. The heir
to the dukedom, the Marquis of Stafford, sat
in the house of commons twelve years, but
was retired at the last election on account OF
the Crofter element of his constituency. A
continual stream of inquirers has bee n call
ing at the Stafford house to-day.
People are asking what all the rumpus a,
Grosvenor gallery is about. I believe the
special grievance which wrung the hearts OF
Burne Jones and Alma Tadema was the insti
tuition of social club last season in the 50
cred precincts of the gallery; a club to which
ladies--not exclusively of the Burne Jones
"greenery gallery style of beauty-were ad
mitted. This club met only on Sunday even
ings. Everybody was allowed to smoke ant
music was provided to suit all tastes. Dur
ing the last season it was quite th'
thing to go to Grosvenor on evenings
but from the walls Burne Jones' sublime ere
atons frowned down upon the unhalowe,
visitors and the high aesthetic school gener
ally were up in arms against the desecration
On the other hand some distinguished artist
did more than wink at the offense; they ever
supported it by their presence. have seer
Millais there, and even Halman Hunt is sal
to have been guest. Jones said ii was a.
orgy, but am bound to bear witness tina
the orgies We're of a very tame and il
offensive character, pipe or cigarett
} end classical quartette having usually II
Injurious effect upon the morals Anothe
rock of stumbling was the admission TO tn
animal exhibitions of works by artists /
whose company Burne Jones Il Co., wer
, ashamed to be seen. 1t was bad enough
, be hung up by the side of Sir Coutts Lindsa
, himself but some of his friends wer
, still bitterer imps TO swallow. AT last ther
sE.ls lf Ito